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The World in Our Backyard

The World in Our Backyard

The World in Our Backyard programs have been created by teachers, for teachers, in order to provide the following:

  • A learning environment that has unique and interactive exhibits.
  • A curriculum that equips you with the knowledge and understanding of different cultures.
  • A personal experience that

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Global Studies & North Carolina History

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Program Description

GLOBAL STUDIES

The World in Our Backyard is extremely proud of our 45 minute programs developed for students to engage them in a creative and energetic way through the use of photographs, artifacts, cultural costumes and traditional music. Attached are photos from past presentations.


Our in-house field trips support the North Carolina Common Core State Standards and World Languages

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Program Detail

Program type: Day Trip, Out-of-School-Time, Residency, Workshop
Artistic Discipline: Multi-media, Music, Storytelling, Visual Arts
Cultural Origin: European, Multicultural
Subject: Social Studies / History
Population Served Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9, Kindergarten, Pre-K
Bilingual: No
Length of :Program 45-60 minute programs
Space / technical requirements:

We set up at one place and the classes rotate. We can be wherever you have space: your class, the gym, or the media-center.

Location(s):

We come to you.

Fees / Ticketing:

$5 a student, with a $150 minimum. 20% discount over 500 students.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

• We help the students by describing familiar people, places, things, artifacts, historical facts, cultural events, tell stories, recount an experience and with prompting and support, provide additional details of each culture. (SL4)

• We help the students by showing photos and artifacts as our visual display, to clarify facts, themes, ideas, thoughts, and feelings of the faces and places of each culture. (SL5)

• We help the students write about other countries, historical places, cultural events, and famous people in history by giving them additional information, or clarify something that is not understood. We ask and answer questions and provide support by reasons and evidence of photos and artifacts. (SL3)

NC Essential Standards:

• Our programs will help the students understand a culture changes over time. We explain historical events, traditions, folklore, celebrations, and leaders, by showing photos and artifacts, telling stories, and dressing students in traditional costumes. (H.1)

• Our presenters use geographic terms, show photos, maps, talk about the people, places, homes, and dress students in clothing from different regions, as historical and modern leaders to understand how people adapt to, or change and protect the environment to meet their needs. (G.1)

• We explain to students the similarities and differences in other cultures. We compare, languages, food, traditions, homes, communities, government, traditions, music, dance, and costumes. (C.1)

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

References

 

Elementary Schools
Private Schools
Albemarle Road Elementary   Agape After School Program
Allenbrook Elementary   Bethlehem Center
Antioch Elementary   Canon School
Ashley Park Elementary   Carmel Christian School
Bain Elementary   Carolina International School
Ballantyne Elementary   Charlotte Christian School
Barnette Elementary   Charlotte Preparatory School
Barringer Elementary   Chesterbrook Academy
Benton Heights Elementary   Child Development Center
Berewick Elementary   Community Charter School
Beverly Woods Elementary   Davidson Day School
Billingsville Elementary   Dixon Academy
Blythe Elementary   Dore Academy
Briarwood Elementary   Fairyland Academy
Bruns Elementary   First Ward Development Center
Catawba Springs Elementary   Kids ‘R Kids
Chantilly Elementary   Nations Ford Christian Academy
Collinswood Elementary   Providence Day Extended Day
Cornelius Elementary   Queen’s Grant Elementary School
Cotswold Elementary   Smart Kids
Crown Point Elementary   St. Ann Catholic School
David Cox Elementary   St. Matthews Catholic School
Davidson Elementary   St. Mark Catholic School
Dilworth Elementary   St. Patrick Catholic School
East Over Elementary   Sugar Creek Charter School
Elizabeth Lane Elementary   The Fletcher School
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary Union Academy
Elon Park Elementary   University Park Baptist Church
Endhaven Elementary   Woodlawn School
First Ward Elementary    
Greenway Park Elementary   Pre Kindergarten Centers
Hawk Ridge Elementary   Amay James Pre Kindergarten
Hemby Bridge Elementary   Double Oaks Pre Kindergarten
Hickory Grove Elementary   Plaza Road Pre Kindergarten
Hidden Valley Elementary    
Highland Creek Elementary   Pre Schools
Huntersville Elementary   Bright Horizons 
Huntingtowne Farm Elementary Center for Children
Hornets Nest Elementary   Davidson United Methodist Preschool
Idlewild Road Elementary   First Baptist Church Preschool
Indian Trail Elementary   First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Irwin Elementary   Good Shepherd Presbyterian School
J.H. Gunn Elementary   Holy Comforter Weekday School
J.V. Washam Elementary   Harrison United Methodist Preschool
Joseph W. Grier Elementary   La Petite Academy
Kensington Elementary   Little Church on the Lane
Lake Wylie Elementary   Matthews United Methodist PreSchool
Lansdowne Elementary   Quail Hollow Preschool
Lebanon Road Elementary   Sardis Presbyterian Church Preschool
Lincoln Heights Elementary   Sharon Presbyterian Weekday School
Long Creek Elementary   Sharon United Methodist Church
Mallard Creek Elementary   St. Alban’s Preschool
Marvin Elementary   St. John’s Preschool
Matthews Elementary   Trinity United Methodist Preschool
McAlpine Elementary    YMCA McCrorey Preschool
McKee Elementary    
Merry Oaks Elementary   Montessori Schools
Montclaire Elementary   Highland Mill Montessori
Morehead Elementary   Christian Montessori  Lake Norman
Mountain Island Elementary   Countryside Montessori
Myers Park Elementary   Omni Montessori School
Nathaniel Alexander Elementary Park Road Montessori
New Salem Elementary    
New Town Elementary   Libraries
Newell Elementary   Belmont Public Library
Oakdale Elementary   Marshville Library
Oakhurst Elementary   Monroe Library
Paw Creek Elementary   Myers Park Library
Pawtuckett Elementary   Union West Library
Piney Grove Elementary   Waxhaw Library
Pineville Elementary    
Pinewood Elementary   Girl Scouts
Pitt School Road Elementary   Hornets Nest Girl Scout Center
Polo Ridge Elementary   Girl Scout Daisies
Providence Springs Elementary Girl Scout Brownies
Rama Elementary   Girl Scout Juniors
Rea View Elementary   Girl Scout Cadets
Reedy Creek Elementary   Girl Scout Thinking Day Meck 8
River Oaks Elementary   Girl Scout Thinking Day Meck 10
Rock Rest Elementary    
Rocky River Elementary   Senior Citizens
Sandy Ridge Elementary   Oakdale Height Retirement Home
Sardis Elementary   Jolly Travelers Senior Citizens
Selwyn Elementary   Mallard Creek Lunch Bunch
Shamrock Garden Elementary    
Sharon Elementary   Rotary Clubs
Shiloh Elementary   Ballantyne Rotary 
Smithfield Elementary   Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary
Smith Language Elementary   Union West Rotary 
Stanfield Elementary   Waxhaw Rotary 
Starmount Elementary    
Statesville Road Elementary   Other
Steele Creek Elementary   Charlotte Museum of History
Sterling Elementary   International House Doorways
Stoney Creek Elementary   International House World Feast
Torrence Creek Elementary   Mecklenburg County Park & Rec. 
Tryon Hills Elementary    
Unionville Elementary    
University Meadows Elementary  
University Park Elementary    
Walter Bickett Elementary    
Walter G. Byers Elementary    
Wesley Chapel Elementary    
Westerly Hills Elementary    
White Water Academy    
Winding Springs Elementary    
Windsor Elementary    
Wingate Elementary    
Winget Park Elementary    
Winterfield Elementary    
     
Middle Schools    
Alexander Graham Middle    
Community House Middle    
Piedmont Open Middle    
Ranson Middle    
Sedgefield Middle    
Spaugh Middle    
Stanfield Middle    
J.T.Williams Middle    
Wilson Middle    
     
High Schools    
Independence High    

 

 

Cancellation Policy

No cancellation fee, but let us know ahead of time.